Entrances and Exits

The main entrances and exits of the various Schools of the University and Hospital are clearly identifiable and easily accessible. They are wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users. Steps and ramps in various Schools and Hospital have hand railings. The main entrance building has automatic sliding doors. In hospital side multi-story buildings, the elevators, ramps and steps are located near the entrance. Emergency exits are easily identifiable and accessible. Colour contrasting strip are available at the edge of the steps in every building.  Handrails are available on one side of the stair that are continuous on the landing.

Parking

Surface parking for two care spaces has been provided near entrance for the physically handicapped persons with maximum travel distance of 30 M from building entrance. The width of parking bay is minimum 3.60 Meters. The information stating that the space is reserved for wheel chair users is conspicuously displayed.

Ramps

Complementary ramps are available next to the stairs. Ramps are wide enough for use by wheelchair users. Ramp surfaces are made slip-resistant and there are no obstacles. They are protected on both sides.

Elevators

Elevators are easily accessible and identifiable. The doors are wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users and the space inside are sufficient with easily accessible control panel. Hand railings are provided inside elevators.

Elevator facility

Accessible seating space

Accessible seating space is provided in a variety of locations such as class rooms, conference halls, seminar halls, auditorium, convention halls, assembly halls and similar facilities to give persons with physical disabilities a choice of convenient space to seat and participate.

Corridors

The buildings have the wide corridors and there are no protruding objects or barriers on the corridor. The floor finish is nonslip and non-reflective. The corridors are maintained and kept free of unwanted barriers such as furniture, plants, etc.

Wide Corridors

Doors

The colour of the door frame contrasts in colour with the door and the background wall. The doors have a lever type handle. The doors are double hinged and swing both ways. There is adequate space available to open the door even by a wheelchair user.

Toilets

Accessible Special Toilets are available for people with disabilities. The floor -surface of the toilet is non–slippery.

Special Toilets for disable persons

Cafeteria

The cafeteria has a step free access with adequate circulation space. The drinking water facility is easily accessed by persons with disabilities.

Signage

There is prominent visible signage using the international symbol of accessibility, identifying/advertising/signifying accessible entrance and exit, reserved car parking, presence of toilets for persons with disabilities, cloakrooms, and availability of special services. All visual signage are provided with Braille and Tactile supplements.

Clear identification of classroom

The University is committed to ensuring disability does not provide a barrier to existing and prospective student & staff, we have clear disability policy for accessibility to our physical environment, admissions, recruiters advantage, support to differently able staff & student. KIIT has always been committed to providing an inclusive academic and working environment for one and all. As part of this commitment, access to a wide range of support services are provided to them for helping them succeed with their studies / duties, day-to-day activities, work, travel, and lifestyle. Equal opportunity on the basis of qualification and experience is provided to differently abled staff to perform the genuine and reasonable requirements of their role by making appropriate and reasonable adjustments to the staff member’s workplace.

Information Center for Disability People: “May I help you desk” specially for has been working or pursuing courses in all campuses to facilitate the people with disabilities. Along with information center, various facilities and information can be accessed by online mode. Students/staffs/general public can get the various services by fill-up the details requirement in online mode.

Student Society “Karma”: The student society ‘Karma’ for the differently able persons is functioning in the campus with a aim to perceive, build and conceive what the world normally cannot. The team of Karma strives to make a difference in the lives of the widely secluded section of the society by generating and promoting proficiency in certain genres, enabling them to be self- sustained.

The following services are offered on request: